Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 23 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary: Description of the purpose of the job
The Security officer is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Security matters of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited.

Key Responsibilities: Brief description of duties or the responsibilities for the job
• Supervise the outsourced security service provider
• Ensuring the protection of UEGCL property, people and assets
• Creating a safe and comfortable working environment for employees and visitors
• Responding to Emergency situations as they arise
• Accurately reporting all incidents to senior managers
• Preventing and detecting offences on site
• Supervising all security activities on the plant including Monitoring and operating CCTV cameras and other recording systems to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Conducting searches or personnel, vehicles, and bags etc.
• Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
• Secure all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Develop and implement a security plan, strategy, and protocol.
• Undertaking investigations into reports of offences
• Liaising with the emergency services, police, ambulance and fire service to resolve issues and maintain security and service.
• Producing written reports on security issues in UEGCL.
• Conducting regular security meetings with security officials deployed at the plant and staff.

Reporting Relationships
Supervisor: Estates and Administration Manager
Subordinates: Nil

Contacts/liaise with the following offices:
Internally
• All staff

Externally
• All UEGCL visitors.

Education, Professional Requirements and experience: The minimum education level required to perform this job.
Bachelor of Law or any degree related to security.
Cadet Course Training
Certification in a security related area is an added advantage.

Related Job Experience/Qualification:
The Experience required to perform this job.
• An experience of at least 7 years in similar organizations, police, or any security firm of high reputation.
• Additional Skills/Competences: In addition to the experience and educational requirements listed above
• Proven experience in security systems, infrastructure, and processes
• Good observation and surveillance skills
• Good understanding of legal guidelines for plant/corporate security and public safety
• Data analytics/ ICT skills
• Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
• Fully aware of arrest and restraint techniques.
• Aware of health and safety issues
• Dealing with people politely but in a firm manner
• Computer literate, able to use MS Office and visitor management systems.
• Having a professional approach to all routine tasks.
• Experience of monitoring and controlling security equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Risk Assessment Skills
• Report Writing skills.
• Resuscitation Training
• First aid certificate
• Security conscious


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested persons with requisite qualifications are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
00000 UECCL
Bukoto
P.O. Box 75831, Kampala.
Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address: jobs@uegel.go.ug 
Please note:
a) Only on-line applications will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present
original copies of certified academic documents during interviews
d) Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
e) Contracts shall be issued in line with the Ministry of Public Service guidelines
UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.
The deadline for submission of applications is August 2023 For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on email: jobs@uegel.go.ug  or
Phone: +256312 372165


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